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In which addressing mode is the operand accessed directly from a specified register?
How is the effective address determined in Displacement Addressing Mode?
Which addressing mode is particularly effective for accessing data in arrays or tables?
What distinguishes Relative Addressing Mode from other addressing modes?
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Which addressing mode uses a base register to calculate the effective address?
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What is the primary function of the Stack Addressing Mode?
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In Direct Addressing Mode, what kind of operand address is specified in the instruction?
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What characteristic defines Indirect Addressing Mode?
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What is the primary function of addressing modes in computer operations?
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Which of the following correctly describes immediate addressing used in variable initialization?
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In the example provided, which addressing mode is utilized when executing 'LOAD x, AC'?
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What happens to the value of 'sum' after executing 'STORE sum, AC'?
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Which statement correctly describes indirect addressing mode?
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If PC = 202
, what does this signify in regards to program execution?
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When ADD R1, R2
is executed, which addressing mode has been applied to R1 and R2?
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Which additional purpose do addressing modes serve beyond accessing data?
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What does the immediate addressing mode allow for in instruction execution?
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Which of the following describes unconditional branching?
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What characterizes conditional execution in program flow control?
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What is the primary purpose of looping in instruction execution?
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Which of the following correctly defines a subroutine in programming?
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What is one advantage of using different addressing modes in programming?
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Which type of branch allows execution to jump only if a specific condition evaluates to true?
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What is a common characteristic of sequential execution in processing instructions?
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What is a key function of a complete instruction set?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of instruction in an instruction set?
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What is the primary role of the Program Counter (PC) in a CPU?
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What do functional instructions primarily deal with?
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Which of the following is a purpose of the Instruction Register (IR)?
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Which instruction type is responsible for moving data between components in a system?
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What distinguishes special-purpose registers from general-purpose registers?
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In the context of CPU operation, what does Register Transfer Notation (RTN) describe?
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What is the purpose of the Program Counter (PC) in the instruction cycle?
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Which phase of the instruction cycle involves interpreting the instruction and identifying the operation to perform?
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In the context of the Von Neumann architecture, what role does RAM play?
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What is the primary function of a pointer in programming?
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Which of the following correctly describes the Calculate Effective Address phase of the instruction cycle?
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How does indirection benefit program performance?
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Which register holds the data being transferred to or from memory in a computer?
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What does indexing refer to in the context of data structures?
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Study Notes
Addressing Modes
- Addressing modes describe how the CPU finds data in memory or registers.
- Register Direct Addressing Mode: Data is directly accessed from a register. This is fast.
- Register Indirect Addressing Mode: A register holds the memory address of the data. This allows accessed locations to be moved without changing code.
- Displacement Addressing Mode The address of the data is calculated by adding a fixed offset to a register value. This helps access data near a known location.
- Relative Addressing Mode The address of the data is calculated by adding a fixed offset to the program counter. This helps access data near the current instruction.
- Base Addressing Mode: The address of the data is calculated by adding a fixed offset to a base register. Useful for accessing data in specific areas of memory.
- Index Addressing Mode: The address of the data is calculated by adding a fixed offset to an index register. This is useful for accessing elements within arrays.
- Direct Addressing Mode: The address of the data is explicitly mentioned in the instruction, which is simple but limiting.
- Indirect Addressing Mode: The address of the data is stored in a memory location, allowing for data accessed through a pointer.
- Stack Addressing Mode: Data is accessed from a stack, which follows a last-in, first-out (LIFO) order, commonly used for temporary data storage during function calls.
Instruction Execution Sequencing
- Sequential Execution: Instructions are executed in the order they appear in the program.
- Conditional Execution: The control flow can change based on specific conditions.
- Looping: Instructions are repeated based on specific criteria, allowing for repetitive tasks.
Branching
- Branching alters the normal flow of instructions, allowing the program to jump to different parts of the code.
- Unconditional Branch: Always jumps to a new instruction.
- Conditional Branch: Jumps to a new instruction only if a condition is met.
- Subroutine Call: Jumps to a subroutine designed for a specific task.
Instruction Set Completeness
- A complete instruction set allows a computer to:
- Data Processing: Perform operations on data.
- Control Flow: Control the execution order of instructions.
- Data Transfer: Move data between memory, registers, and I/O devices.
Instruction Types
- Functional: Operations directly manipulate data values (addition, subtraction, logical operations).
- Transfer: Operations move data between memory, registers, and I/O devices.
- Control: Operations control the order of execution (branching, looping).
- Input/Output: Operations enable communication with external devices.
Processor Registers
- Processor registers are fast temporary storage within the CPU, enabling fast data manipulation.
- Accumulator: Used for storing data values in arithmetic operations.
- Instruction Register: Holds the instruction being processed.
- Program Counter: Tracks the address of the next instruction.
- General-Purpose Registers: Flexible registers used for various purposes.
- Special-Purpose Registers: Registers with specific functions (status conditions, memory addressing).
Register Transfer Notation (RTN)
- RTN is a symbolic notation used to describe data movement between registers, memory, and I/O devices.
Instruction Cycle
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Instruction Cycle: The four steps involved in executing a single instruction.
- Fetch: Retrieve the instruction from memory.
- Decode: Interpret the instruction.
- Calculate Effective Address: Determine the actual memory location for data access.
- Execute: Perform the specified operation on the data.
The Von Neumann Architecture
- The Von Neumann architecture is the core design of modern computers.
- CPU: Executes instructions and performs computational operations.
- Memory: Stores instructions and data.
- I/O Devices: Allow communication with the external environment.
Indirection & Pointers
- Indirection: Using a memory location to store the address of another memory location, allowing for indirect data access.
- Pointer: A variable that stores the address of a data location, enabling indirect access.
Indexing and Arrays
- Indexing: Accessing elements within an array by using their index (position).
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This quiz explores various addressing modes utilized by the CPU to locate data in memory. It covers key concepts like direct, indirect, displacement, and relative addressing modes, among others. Perfect for students studying computer architecture or assembly language.